How Music Opens the Doors of Memory and the Mind
Music can’t exist without memory. But, despite the fact that memory loss can be associated with dementia, people living with it are often still able to listen, sing along, perform…
‘Self-love’ Might seem Selfish. But done right, it’s the Opposite of Narcissism
What is healthy self-love? Psychology experts and philosophers have long debated the question. By Dr. Ian RobertsonPostdoctoral research fellow (University of Erlangen-Nurenberg)Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Introduction “To love what you are, the thing that…
Scientists Scrutinize Happiness Research
From meditation to smiling, researchers take a second look at studies claiming to reveal what makes us happy. By Amber DanceFreelance science journalist Introduction We all want to be happy…
How Injury Changed my Brain
One day Meg Fozzard’s brain was working properly, the next it wasn’t. In conversation with three people who have had similar, life-altering experiences, she explores the huge impact of brain…
Here’s what Happens in your Brain when you’re Trying to make or Break a Habit
Understanding what the brain does when you’re trying to change your behaviour can help you stick with new habits – or kick old ones to the kerb. By Dr. Ashleigh E. SmithSenior Lecturer – Exercise PhysiologyUniversity of South Australia By Dr. Carol MaherProfessor, Medical…
A 4-step Maintenance plan to help keep your Relationship Going Strong
After the intensity of early courtship, even a healthy, happy relationship can feel lackluster. Psychology researchers have ideas for what can help you perk up your relationship rather than give up. By Dr. Gary W. Lewandowski…
Anger, Sadness, Boredom, Anxiety – Emotions that feel bad can be Useful
Lots of people will do a lot to avoid feeling negative emotions. But researchers are figuring out how these unpleasant feelings actually have benefits. By Dr. Heather LenchProfessor of Psychological and Brain SciencesTexas A&M…
Can Listening to Music help you fall Asleep?
Composer Max Richter – with his epic, eight-hour-long piece Sleep – aims to be an auditory sandman. By Joseph F. ChandlerAssistant Professor of PsychologyBirmingham-Southern College Introduction By now, you’ve surely heard that Americans…
Dancing for joy
Dance psychologist Peter Lovatt reveals, dancing results in a potent cocktail of feel-good brain chemicals, greater social bonding and enhanced creativity, all of which will keep you dancing for joy.…
The Vital Crosstalk Between Breath and Brain
The rhythm of respiration influences a wide range of behaviors, as well as cognition and emotion. Neuroscientists are piecing together how it all works. By Greg MillerScience journalist Introduction If…
